RICHMOND — The West Contra Costa school district’s forensic audit subcommittee will meet for the first time Tuesday to discuss its role and other issues.

The board established the three-person group to recommend an independent attorney who can assist trustees in pursuing an investigation of the district’s $1.6 billion bond construction program based on whistle-blower Dennis Clay’s allegations of mismanagement. The panel expects to discuss a scoring guide for the attorney selection, along with the scope of the audit and a time line for completing it.

The meeting is at 6:30 p.m. at the Alvarado Adult School, 5625 Sutter Ave., Richmond. More information is available by calling 510-231-1101 or by visiting www.wccusd.net. Click on “Subcommittee on Clay Investigation.”

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